Ghana Police: 3 Nigerian Nationals Arrested in Kumasi Bank Customer Robberies

• Three Nigerian nationals were arrested in Kumasi for allegedly robbing bank customers.
• The suspects, Aboy Promise, Favour Uwalaka, and Kingsley (alias KC), were apprehended on October 31, 2026, following an intelligence-led operation.
• Police recovered GH¢1,600, mobile phones, a motorbike, and a master key believed to be used for unauthorized vehicle access and cash theft.
• The syndicate's methods included monitoring banks, trailing customers, and using master keys to steal cash from unattended vehicles.
• One alleged accomplice, Chinedu (alias Alhaji), is still at large, and the police are seeking public assistance.

The Ashanti Regional Police Command has issued a strong caution to bank customers, advising them to maintain heightened vigilance, pay close attention to any suspicious individuals present around banking facilities, and, crucially, refrain from leaving cash or other valuable items unsecured in their vehicles.

Ghanaian law enforcement authorities have apprehended three Nigerian nationals suspected of involvement in a series of robberies targeting bank customers in Kumasi and its surrounding areas. The individuals, identified as 30-year-old Aboy Promise, 45-year-old Favour Uwalaka, and 35-year-old Kingsley, known by his alias KC, were taken into custody during separate operations conducted at hotels located in Moshie Zongo and Dechemso. These arrests followed an intelligence-driven operation on October 31, 2026, which saw the collaboration of personnel from the Anti-Armed Robbery Unit of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Headquarters and the Accra Regional Police Intelligence Directorate.

A statement released by Superintendent of Police Godwin Ahianyo, who heads the Public Affairs Unit of the Ashanti Regional Police Command, confirmed these developments. During a search of the rooms occupied by Promise and Uwalaka at a Moshie Zongo hotel, officers recovered several items. These included GH¢1,600 in cash, a collection of mobile phones, a Royal brand motorbike, and a master key. This master key is believed to have been utilized by the syndicate to unlawfully access vehicles and steal money from within.

Preliminary investigations into the syndicate's activities revealed a systematic approach to their crimes. The group reportedly monitored banking premises, identifying customers who had withdrawn substantial amounts of cash. They would then trail these individuals before ambushing and robbing them. Another method employed by the syndicate involved using master keys to break into unattended vehicles belonging to bank customers, subsequently stealing any cash left inside.

During their interrogation, Aboy Promise and Favour Uwalaka reportedly confessed to their involvement in these robberies. They also implicated two alleged accomplices, identified as Chinedu, known as Alhaji, and Kingsley, alias KC. Following these admissions, the two suspects assisted the police in locating Kingsley, leading to his arrest at a different hotel in Dechemso. The suspects specifically admitted to robbing a victim of GH¢15,000 at Asokore Mampong on October 27, 2026, shortly after the victim had withdrawn the funds from Kwamang Rural Bank. They further acknowledged committing similar robberies at the Atonsu branch of Fidelity Bank, the Ahodwo branch of Access Bank, and other locations throughout Kumasi and its environs.

While three suspects are now in custody, Chinedu, alias Alhaji, remains at large, prompting the police to solicit public assistance in locating him. All three arrested individuals have been transferred to the Ashanti Regional Police Command, where they are actively cooperating with ongoing investigations into the criminal network.

In light of these incidents, the Ashanti Regional Police Command has issued a strong caution to bank customers. They are advised to maintain heightened vigilance, pay close attention to any suspicious individuals present around banking facilities, and, crucially, refrain from leaving cash or other valuable items unsecured in their vehicles. The police have also provided contact numbers—191, 112, or the toll-free MTN and Telecel line 18555—for anyone with information regarding Chinedu's whereabouts or other relevant details to report to the nearest police station.

This development underscores the persistent risk of financial crime targeting bank customers in Ghana. Lawyers and compliance officers should advise clients, particularly those handling significant cash transactions or operating businesses in affected areas like Kumasi, to review and enhance their security protocols and vigilance when dealing with banking premises to mitigate potential losses from such organized criminal activities.

Source: Original reporting via Ghanaian Times.